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Roberta Kelch Obituary
October 22, 1919 - November 17, 2010
Roberta Helen Conover Root Kelch
Roberta Helen Kelch died peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010. She passed with the same dignity and grace as she lived her life.
Born October 22, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she attended Wooster College and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1942. While proud of her academic and professional accomplishments, she was even more fulfilled by her years as a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by four children: Katherine Greenwood (Carl), Jody Brown (Jim), Joseph Root (Kim) and Bill Kelch (Pam). Additionally she loved being "Grandma East" and "Nana" to her twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren who dearly adored her.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 on Friday, November 26, 2010, at Fairhaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Saddleback Chapel, Tustin, California.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roberta Kelch
November 24, 2010
Dear family,
Please accept our our heartfelt sympathies on the death of your mother. Charles, Sarah, and I along with our families have contributed a memorial to the Non-Violent Peace Force, a global organization that places volunteers in the middle of potentially violent situations. These volunteers broker conversations between opponents and diffuse the violence. A certificate will arrive at Kathy's home testifying to this memorial. We thought Aunt Roberta would have been pleased to have this done in her name. Our love to all of you.
Charles and Nancy
Sarah and Roger
Margaret and Bernie
Mushrush Family
November 23, 2010
Billy & Pam,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time. May your fond loving memories help you thru this time of sorrow.
Our Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy to you & your family,
The Mushrush Family: Lynn, Mass; Havertown,PA; Aston,PA; Souderton,PA; Dagsboro,DE; Thorndale,PA; Parsons,WV; Selbyville,DE; Millville, DE;
Debra Curlett-Ward
November 23, 2010
Billy & Pam: So sorry to hear of your loss, our family (Mushrush and Curlett-Wards) have you in our prayers. Have a safe trip to California and know that even though its been along time since we have all seen each other it doesn't mean you are forgotten. God Bless you all.
Debbie (Mushrush) Curlett-Ward
November 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful long and happy life Mom had. Remember the meals and the smiles.
Love,
Pam & Jack Hendrick
November 21, 2010
Bii & Pam - Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you for a safe trip to California and a safe trip home. Love Ray & Debbie
Kathy Weckerly
November 21, 2010
Bill Pam and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your fond memories of Bobbie be with you in your time of need. Love Kathy and Paul
Leann Flinn
November 21, 2010
sorry for your loss Bill and Pam..you are in our prayers
Chuck and Leann Flinn
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